18 Best Apple Watch Accessories (2025): Bands, Chargers, Cases, and Screen Protectors
- Apple AirPods Pro 2 (With USB-C)
The best part of an Apple Watch is that it can connect seamlessly to all your Apple products. One of the first things you'll probably want to do with yours is take a walk around the block while listening to a podcast with your new AirPods Pro (9/10, WIRED Recommends). To pair, tap Settings > Bluetooth on the watch and choose your accessory, though you'll probably see a prompt to pair as soon as you open the case. Make sure your chosen podcast or playlist is downloaded on your watch before you set out, phone-free.
The instantly recognizable design has not changed visibly much since the 2019 iteration, but this generation—Apple says it's the second, but it's really the third—has noticeably better sound quality, better battery life, and a few software updates, like Adaptive Audio, which quiets your music whenever it hears you talking, so you can hear someone's response. The biggest change? The case now has USB-C charging, which means you can charge it up with your MacBook, iPhone, or iPad cable.
- Apple Milanese Titanium Band
My favorite band for my favorite watch, the Watch Ultra 2, is the black titanium Milanese loop, which matches the Watch Ultra 2's black finish. The standout feature (I know, I know) is the parachute-style buckle, which Apple claims was historically used for diving and other underwater activities. (I seem to remember that most water activities use ratchet tie downs and threaded cam buckles for straps, but I will let this slide.) The buckle is very smooth and satisfying to clip in and out when you're on a phone call or in a meeting. The titanium doesn't irritate my skin, and the band is smooth and easy to adjust. It's carbon-neutral, and it looks very, very good. It turns your sporty watch into a much dressier watch.
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